Add a cup of water,
cinnamon and the sugar to the raisins, bring to the boil and simmer
for 10 minutes. Put this in a clean glass jar, let it stand for 2 days,
then add the brandy. Don't eat before it is six weeks old.

The boerenjongens used
to be served to the bride at weddings and were called "bridal tears";
whether these were tears of happiness or regret remained to be discovered.

Add a cup of water,
lemon rind and the sugar to the apricots, bring to the boil and simmer
for 10 minutes. Put this in a clean glass jar, let it stand for 2 days,
then add the brandy. Don't eat before it is six weeks old.